Hi, my name is Melissa and I have a confession to make: I start reading a book…then begin reading another book. Until I’m overwhelmed by my pile of half-read or must-read books.
12 books in all! 
If I wasn’t so distracted by TV and blogging (and googling random shit), I’d have the pile read within a few weeks. I always read before I go to bed, but lately I’ve been waiting until I’m exhausted. So I only make it through 3 or 4 pages before it’s lights out.
12 books before the end of 2010 is a lofty goal. But if I can complete 4 items, I’ll feel very accomplished. 
*Do you have any book recommendations?* Add some fuel to the fire and suggest a few other titles for me to read. 
*Edited moments after publishing the post*
I decided tonight’s random Google search would be “corgi anime” and I found this awesome photo:
It’s Miles and me! So cute! (source)
COMMENTS
14 Comments
1. Sues
August 24th, 2010 11:12 PM
I’m the SAME way… My family makes fun of me because I read so many books at once. But I liken it to television watching. You watch one episode of a show, then watch other shows in between before seeing another episode of the first. I like to make my books last longer
I love The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (you’ll have to read all of them!). I also just read the first in the Hunger Games trilogy and am obsessed! They’re young adult books, so quick reads, but SO good!
2. Jessica @ How Sweet
August 25th, 2010 04:36 AM
Oh em gee… I can never read more book than once! Too confusing for me… lol. I loved American Wife and anything by Kristin Hannah!
3. Lisa
August 25th, 2010 05:40 AM
Hi there – I am the same way always have numerous books going but sometimes it is either I do that or I will forget I want to read something. If you have not read Eat Pray Love you have to read it.
4. Lee
August 25th, 2010 06:05 AM
I loved The Help and The Art of Racing in the Rain.
5. Daisy
August 25th, 2010 06:46 AM
omg it is you and miles! adorable
6. Shannon
August 25th, 2010 07:21 AM
Great cartoon of you and Miles!!
I am not good at reading more than one book at a time. I’m also not good at setting aside time for reading. Sad, because I really enjoy it. Maybe if I make a deal with myself: an afternoon of biochemistry reading earns me an hour with an enjoyable book at night…
7. kim
August 25th, 2010 07:37 AM
You not finish a book? Hard to believe. You would finish a book just bought from the book store before you were home. Your life is just to busy. I sugg. that you sit every night and read to Miles. He would love it and you would finish your books. LOL…love the pict. so you and Miles.
8. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic
August 25th, 2010 08:44 AM
I’m the opposite: I HAVE to finish a book before I can start a new one (and it has lead to 2 am bedtimes every now and then). Like Sues, I also really liked The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and recommend reading the trilogy. Have fun reading!
9. Heather
August 25th, 2010 09:02 AM
oh my gosh – so many books!
My my just finished the Help and said it was amazing.
I can’t read more then one book at once. I am too easily distracted!
10. Kelly
August 25th, 2010 10:05 AM
I’m usually pretty decent at finishing books unless they are really dry. Of those I’ve been reading lately these are some of my favorites: Little Bee (reading now), Tender at the Bone, Libation, A Bitter Achemy, The Wednesday Sisters, The Other Side of the Leash (given you’re a dog owner I think you’d like it), and The Way We Eat.
11. Caitlin
August 25th, 2010 05:12 PM
Girl, I feel you. I just bought FIVE books last weekend. I highly recommend anything by Jen Lancaster. She is hilarious.
12. pen (pen at peace)
August 25th, 2010 05:34 PM
I actually recently gave up tv so that I would read more (and get through my sickeningly large stacks of books that i compulsively buy…)
13. BostonRunner
August 26th, 2010 07:47 AM
I’d say just focus on one and go from there, reading is supposed to be enjoyable don’t let all that you have to read stress you out, you have a lifetime to read them all : ) I try to devote at least an hour before bed to reading, it does wonders for my sleep!
14. Cole
August 27th, 2010 03:05 PM
adorable anime! I love it